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JudaismAll believe in:One all-powerful God who created the universeGod communicated the commandments to Moses on Mount Sinai, theyare written in the TorahCommitments, obligations, duties, and commandments to religion havepriority over rights and individual pleasuresSanctity of life overrides nearly all religious obligations. Therefore, the sickare exempt from normal fasting requirements.Major Jewish Movements:OrthodoxConservativeReformNote- In describing a person’s religious affiliation, be aware that there are Orthodox Jews and(Eastern) Orthodox Christians both often referred to as ‚Orthodox‛. Likewise, someone who labelsthemselves as ‚Reform‛ is Jewish. Someone who labels themselves at ‚Reformed‛ is Christian.Orthodox Jews believe in:Strict and traditional interpretation of the TorahStrict and traditional interpretation of laws and commandmentsThe Torah is divine and unalterableFollowing of the code of Jewish LawConservative Jews believe in:Acceptance of traditional and modern religious observancesConservation of Jewish tradition, but also changing to fit moderntimesReform Jews believe in:Freedom to interpret the Torah and choose religious observances8
BeliefsDaily practicesDying and deathFacilitatingpracticesMajority of Jews unaffiliated- Judaism can be seen as identity andnot faith systemOrthodoxy is the most fundamental of the movements- adhering toWritten and Oral LawsConservative sees revelation as Divinely inspired and contains a largetent between Orthodoxy and ReformReform sees revelation as interpreted by the individual in a dialoguebetween Jewish history and contemporary wisdom.Other smaller movements generally fall on the more liberal sideOrthodox- May pray three times daily- ideally in community. Lessopen to non-liturgical prayer life.Conservative- Daily prayers valued. Individual approaches can vary.Reform- prayers are valued- can be more open to multi-faith andprayers at bedside.Belief in life after death accepted by Orthodox and Conservative;Reform acknowledges as part of tradition but allows for individuals toform their own belief systemPersons experiencing grave suffering and/or approaching death areusually encouraged to connect with community (all denominations) andpray appropriately to denominational beliefs.Prayers for sick can be an important part of faith in illness for thosewho celebrate their Judaism in a religious fashion. The most commonprayer used in this context is called the micheberachAutopsy and Organ Donation acceptable to the Conservative andReform movements and smaller segments of Orthodoxy. Alwayshave families in touch with their rabbi.Body to be treated with respect. Family may want to stay with thebody until it is removed by the funeral director.Burial recommended as soon as possibleCremation either prohibited or discouraged.Graveside and funeral home services are typical.Ask patient and family about preferred practicesProvide for privacy as neededFoodOrthodox and many Conservative will need kosher-certified food.HealthBlood and blood products acceptableMay wish major amputated limb to be buried in consecrated groundConsult Rabbi with issues of tube feeding and life support9
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Page 3 and 4: Native American 32Rastafarian Movem
Page 5 and 6: A Note1. This Dictionary is a guide
Page 7: ReligionsWestern ReligionsCompariso
Page 11 and 12: ChristianityAll believe in:One God
Page 13 and 14: Eastern OrthodoxBeliefsDaily practi
Page 15 and 16: Jehovah’s WitnessBeliefsDaily pra
Page 17 and 18: Protestant* Numerous Christian grou
Page 19 and 20: for one significant day.Pregnancy a
Page 21 and 22: Islam (Muslim)The Five BasicPrincip
Page 23 and 24: SunniSunni roughly means ‚words a
Page 25: festivalsPregnancy andbirthRituals
Page 28 and 29: Sikhism* Mostly from Pakistani and
Page 31 and 32: social structureand symbolsAuthoriz
Page 33 and 34: A woman should not come near sacred
Page 35 and 36: Spiritualinstruments,social structu
Page 37 and 38: Wicca* Historically have met in sma
Page 39 and 40: CulturesMajor American CulturesAfri
Page 41 and 42: PostpartumPrenatal careSick babyMay
Page 43 and 44: Time orientationTraditionally prese
Page 45 and 46: Native American CulturePreferred Te
Page 47 and 48: VisitorsExtended family may visit o
Page 49 and 50: Health, Illness and DeathConsentsDe
Page 51 and 52: Caribbean CulturesCuban-American Cu
Page 53 and 54: Haitian-American CultureDemographic
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Middle Eastern/South Asian Cultures
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May have difficulty with numerical
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SpokespersonTime orientationIf poss
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Iranian-American CulturePreferred T
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Genetic defectsLaborPostpartumPrena
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facial expression, tone of voice an
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Filipino AmericansDemographics1.5%
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Japanese-American Culture*Mahayana
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discussionVisitorsFamily members, p
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ConsentsDeath - bodycareDeath - spe
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Vietnamese-American Culture*Buddhis
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Religious and Spiritual PracticesRe
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Large number of visitors expected -
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Spiritual healingSpiritual leaders
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ConsentsDeath - bodycareDeath - spe
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Appendix AFrom Journal of Hospice a
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soul removes before putting on new
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therefore experience a higher state
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13. Kakar S. Culture and psychoanal
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